09.06.2020
Artikel Nummer: 32264
European support for Estonian railway upgrade
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 95 million, 25-year tenor, loan agreement with the Estonian national railway company Eesti Raudtee to modernise the Estonian network. All interventions are located on the TEN-T, including on the North Sea – Baltic Corridor.
Technically speaking, the works include the refurbishment of parts of the Tallinn-Tartu line, including the construction of a new bridge on the Emajogi River. The same goes for the Tapa-Narva line, where two bridges will be renovated and 54 km of tracks will be renewed.
Furthermore, new signalling devices will be installed on most of the Estonian network and train management systems will be digitalised, improving service and safety. (ben)